We would like to offer TRA members the opportunity to enrol their sales colleagues on the ‘Essential Foundations of Sales Management’ course. The course is part of the new TTF Academy offering, which is providing a range of blended learning courses for busy professionals. This Institute of Sales Management (ISM) accredited course is proving popular … Continue reading “TTF and TRA training course offer”

In order to give all members, no matter what their location, the opportunity to participate in TRA activities we have organised three regional events for members during autumn in different locations across the UK. The first is on 3 October at the Thorpe Park Hotel, Leeds. The second is on 31 October at Double Tree … Continue reading “TRA Regional Events 2019”

Recognised schemes and relevant courses came out as the key requirements to improve apprenticeships within the trussed rafter sector, thanks to the recent TRA apprenticeship survey. Various companies responded, the smallest employing just five people and the largest with 472 employees. From these businesses the split of those with and without apprentices was 50/50. Of … Continue reading “Schemes and courses required to boost apprenticeships”

In the face of Brexit and other challenges this year, leading trussed rafter manufacturers and timber engineering firms learned to tackle fear like a Marine Commando, at a high energy TRA AGM and conference on 2 May. More than 70 directors and business leaders within the sector met in Warrington this month to discuss some … Continue reading “Uncertain times hold no fears for trussed rafter manufacturers”

At ELAS Occupational Health, we provide a comprehensive onsite health surveillance service to thousands of companies, and one of the most important sectors for this is the construction industry. These health checks may be required by law for employees who are exposed to noise or vibration, ionising radiation, solvents, fumes, dust and more. Although there … Continue reading “Health surveillance in construction”

Two more essential speakers have been secured for this year’s AGM on 2 May. They are covering topics crucial for your business, so book now and don’t miss this exclusive learning opportunity. Barry Turner is director of technical policy at Local Authority Building Control (LABC). He will be discussing updates on building regulations changes. Barry … Continue reading “More unmissable speakers at the AGM”

Women & Leadership International has issued a final call in a national initiative to support the development of female leaders across the UK’s construction and engineering sector. The campaign is providing women with grants of up to £1,000 to enable participation in a leadership development program. The scholarship funding is provided with the specific intent … Continue reading “Funding of up to £1,000 for women in the construction and engineering sector – Final Call”

Wyckham Blackwell and The Keystone Group have announced their joint Acquisition of Lynx Timber Frame Services on the 31/3/19. Lynx Timber Frame Services will be integrated into the Crendon Timber Engineering business over the next nine months to provide an enhanced offering to existing and new customers in the North West of England. Peter Andrews, Lynx … Continue reading “Joint acquisition of LYNX Timber Frame Services”

Wood dust and noise are two of the most common occupational health issues which affect workers within our sector. Every year thousands of construction workers contract respiratory diseases due to breathing in dust and fumes, while working and 23.5 million working days are lost in the UK due to work-related ill health each year. As … Continue reading “Reducing the impact of wood dust”

Brexit Day is fast approaching and with so much talk about deals, no deals, delays and backstops, it is easy to become paralysed with the uncertainty. In fact, the UK is apparently so intrigued with the Brexit situation that, out of a third of adults surveyed, 71% said they are following more news items just … Continue reading “Brexit – keep calm and carry on”